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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
The Sun argues Americans are money mad amid global finance turmoil. It cites Hanna ship subsidy opposition, Alaska mining, Mexican silver, Venezuelan bribes, Boer War costs, and global banks as evidence of fiscal greed and political manipulation.
A column criticizes Deputy-prosecutor Groninge and city officials for using aggressive methods to catch druggists and grocers selling liquor illegally. The piece argues that persistent lawbreakers deserve strong action and questions Treasury funding and license-inspector pressure.
Rio Blanco and Routt county ranchers plan wild game hunts featuring a large corrals system to capture bears and mountain lions for zoos and circuses. Bears roam the topography while buyers for menageries are anticipated amid claims game scarcity. A separate note recounts a Pa bearcat hunt and China’s vast game stocks including wolves and quail.
Joseph Arthur arrives from New York to witness the presentation of his new play Lest river at Englishs for Monday and two performances on Tuesday. Arthur formerly lived in Indianapolis and the engagement marks a notable theatrical week with other holiday vaudeville and melodrama features across the city.
Collection of quotes from newspapers discussing war fears politics and public figures including Hanna Rockefeller Bryan and others. Opinions contrast U S role in Europe and domestic governance with notes on media and elections.
A composite of editorials and opinions from several papers argues over Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. They clash on constitutional rights and taxation while commenting on party unity and reform laws in local governance. Harrison is praised as a statesman and Cleveland is critiqued for silence and past leadership.
A disparate collection blends playful holiday mischief with melancholic vignettes and sharp witticisms. The sketches mix toy furor, a baseless skyscraper fall joke, firefront woes, and street corner banter with rural humor and outdoor scenes. Individual lines reference animals, dolls, and theatrical quips, all in a dated, miscellany tone.
Fred Patee of Peoria Illinois spent last week in town for Christmas in hopes of purchasing the Outing plant and perhaps the Munger pliant. He could move his large Peoria bicycle plant here if the deals close, promising local employment. Patee declined to discuss details while confirming he had one or two deals. Both targets are in receivership.
John M Higgins is progressing in his Michigan City quarters as reported by Chas E Kerner who saw him last week. He dislikes his surroundings and has changed appearance, now pallid with short hair and a brown checked suit. He is in the second class of prisoners and works in the woollen department.
At a Washington dinner ex President Harrison showcased a skeptical view of the present federal administration. A Democrat hinted he’d back Hanna for 1904 after eight years in the Senate, eliciting Harrison’s hearty laughter and apparent amusement at the remark.
Salem Massachusetts December 24 Mayor-elect John F Hurley a pawnbroker and real estate dealer plans to give his annual salary of 2509 dollars to the poor.
Chicago December 24 artist-correspondent John T. McCuthcheon is seriously ill at home with an acute pneumonia attack. Doctors express belief he will pass the crisis Monday and recover swiftly.
Arthur Albertson, 17, shot and killed his father Samuel Albertson during a Sunday night struggle. The father had beaten his wife before attacking the son who tried to shield his mother. The shooting followed in Chicago.
An advertisement touts Cascaret Candy Cathartic as a nightly aid for refreshed sleep. It targets druggists and mentions price lines 166, 280 and BC.
Memphis Tennessee residents visit relatives and guests attend holiday gatherings. Chicagoan Miss Tisdale plans Christmas with Mrs J Cum ming Smith while Mrs James A Mount returns from Gov Mounts farm. St Louis visitors join Mrs Kercheval and Miss Kercheval for holidays. Clinton Lasher hosts a thimble party for bride elect Lillian Thompson. Jameson family plans Christmas dinner. Maud Rumpler hosts Monday afternoon club.
Sunday pulpit quotes from Rev. M. L. Haines and colleagues at First Presbyterian Madison Ave M E Second Presbyterian and First Baptist. They discuss Christ birth as divine entering time, gift giving as salvation story, power of mind, and critique worldly spending versus Christ’s $83000000 figure over eight years.
Farewell services at Christ Episcopal Church were led by retiring rector Rev A J Graham. His sermon reviewed the church history and will be archived. The building improvements are complete and the new rector Dr Stanley will conduct Sunday night services rather than afternoon ones.
Paris December 24 Henry Rochefort the journalist writes to European and American journals proposing a universal press committee to support President Kruger and the Boer cause.
Globe Peeks report show smallpox in 96 of 114 Missouri counties triggering public health concern. Five Indian skeletons found near Charlestown Illinois. Park hotel in Bridgeport Connecticut in ashes. Logs worth $20,000. Joseph Mahoney suspected in Gen Alger home robbery in Detroit. arrested near John Hoppleman in Louisville Kentucky. Mysterious case unfolds.
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